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Funding
OpenAI just made history. On Monday, the company announced it had closed a staggering $40 billion funding round—one of the largest private raises ever—pushing its post-money valuation to an eye-popping $300 billion. According to a blog post on OpenAI’s website, the round was led by SoftBank, with
Biotechnology
Isomorphic Labs, the artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery startup spun out of DeepMind, has secured $600 million in its first-ever external funding round. The financing, led by Thrive Capital with participation from Alphabet and its venture arm GV, marks a significant milestone for the Alphabet-owned company as it scales its efforts
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpusClip, a generative AI startup transforming how creators edit short-form video, has raised $20 million in fresh funding. The round was led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2, marking a strong vote of confidence in the company’s AI-first approach to content creation. Founded in 2022 and based in San
Manufacturing
Apple has announced an unprecedented $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years, underscoring its commitment to American innovation. This massive initiative includes creating 20,000 jobs, establishing a state-of-the-art AI server manufacturing facility in Houston, expanding R&D efforts, and doubling the company’s
Semiconductors
EnCharge AI, a California-based startup specializing in energy-efficient AI chips, has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round. The investment, led by Tiger Global, aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of its cutting-edge in-memory computing technology. A Leap in AI Efficiency Founded in 2022, EnCharge AI has
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Saudi Arabia's ambitious Neom project has taken another major step toward becoming a global tech and innovation hub. The futuristic city has signed a $5 billion deal with DataVolt, a Saudi-based data center operator, to build a massive artificial intelligence data center within its Oxagon industrial zone. This
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI is making bold moves in Asia, securing major deals with tech giants in South Korea and Japan as it aims to strengthen its presence in the region. This expansion comes on the heels of Chinese AI company DeepSeek making waves in the generative AI space, signaling increased global competition.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Reid Hoffman, the billionaire entrepreneur and investor best known for co-founding LinkedIn, is now setting his sights on a new frontier: using artificial intelligence to fight cancer. His latest venture, Manas AI, aims to accelerate drug discovery and improve cancer treatments by merging cutting-edge AI with advanced biomedical research. A
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In a significant move for the artificial intelligence industry, SoftBank Group and OpenAI have launched a joint venture, SB OpenAI Japan, aimed at accelerating AI adoption in Japan. The 50-50 partnership was unveiled on Monday, with SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sharing their vision for AI-driven
Funding
India has announced a new $1.15 billion Fund of Funds for startups, alongside sweeping regulatory reforms and an ambitious nuclear energy program, as the government aims to drive technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and clean energy in the world’s fifth-largest economy. Strengthening the Startup Ecosystem Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while
Cloud Computing
The data center industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, largely fueled by the surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Major tech players are making massive capital commitments to expand their AI capabilities, driving a wave of investment into high-performance computing facilities. The AI Arms Race: A Billions-Heavy Investment Leading the
Funding
SoftBank is reportedly in talks to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI, a move that could make the Japanese conglomerate the largest single backer of the ChatGPT maker, surpassing Microsoft. This investment is part of a broader partnership that could see SoftBank spend more than $40 billion on AI